Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo rewarded after unforgettable week

Most notably, of course, Adebayo scored 83 points last Tuesday, usurping Kobe Bryant for the second-highest individual scoring performance in the NBA's history, while also breaking records for most free throws made (36) and attempted (43) in a game.

Additionally, Adebayo broke multiple Heat franchise scoring records: most points in any quarter (31), most points in any half (43), most threes (22) and field goals attempted (43) while surpassing LeBron James' 61 point career-high in three quarters.

This is Adebayo's fourth time being selected for Player of the Week, with another coming in January of this season (27 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists), as well as one in January of 2024 (23 points, 11 rebounds, 5.8 assists) and December of 2019, (20 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists, two triple double performances).

After a week of differing temperatures of opinions regarding Adebayo's record(s)-setting game, the NBA decided to recognize Adebayo for his accomplishment, who wasn't looked at or used as a scorer when he was a college prospect or early on in his career.

In the week of games, the Heat beat the Washington Wizards in Adebayo's historic outing as well as the Milwaukee Bucks, but lost to the Orlando Magic. Last week, it was Adebayo's teammate Tyler Herro who was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

In 60 games this season, Adebayo averages 20 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks, converting on 44.4 percent of his field goals, 32.3 percent of his threes and 77.4 percent of his free throws in 32 minutes per game.

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